the Umuahia Security Summit advanced a compelling philosophy of governance that security is not an end in itself but the gateway to sustainable development. Governor Alex Otti’s message was both clear and compelling as a peaceful South East will inevitably become a more prosperous, competitive and economically vibrant South East.
“If this case is allowed to fade, resolved by nothing more than a burial, a denial, and the passage of time, the cost will not be confined to the Habila family alone. The cost will be paid by every Nigerian who is asked, again, to accept that accountability bends according to a person’s proximity to state power”
“if we reward criminality, we should not be shocked when criminals eventually govern us, The emptiness of our moral landscape, however, is a far greater tragedy, and unless we restore the dignity of honest work, create genuine opportunities for our young people, and once again make character more admirable than sudden wealth, tomorrow promises not a better society”
“Synergy must now move from rhetoric to action. It should mean regular meetings of the South East Governors’ Forum on security, a joint security trust fund, harmonized vigilante laws, and a regional database for criminals. It should mean our traditional rulers and religious leaders amplifying the message of peace in every village”
“Abia State Government joins the Federal Government in condemning this dastardly act. We recall with pain that in recent times, many Nigerians have either been killed, assaulted, or had their businesses looted in a wave of xenophobic attacks and targeted violence carried out by some South Africans”
“What makes this even more troubling is that this comes from the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives—one of the principal custodians of Nigeria’s legislative integrity. If those entrusted with safeguarding the sanctity of the budget are comfortable stretching agency mandates beyond recognition, what moral authority remains to question similar abuses elsewhere?”
“In any sane country, that would be the end of his political career. In Nigeria, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) just gave him its governorship ticket for Kebbi State. The ADC, which claims to be an alternative to the APC, has given Malami its governorship ticket”
“I ask the Nigerian president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to look into the cases of Igbo youths languishing in Wawa Prison in Niger State. I call on the United Nations Human Rights and Amnesty International to look into the cases of these Igbo youths languishing in prison in Northern Nigeria. Prison is not for innocent people asking for a referendum”
“As part of the enforcement measures, Presidents-General of town unions, community leaders, and residents have been directed to report any unauthorized traditional ruler or claimant to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs as well as the Ministry of Justice for immediate action”
“Some residents speculated that the pastor may have died by suicide. However, there has been no official confirmation from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, and authorities have not established the cause of death.”
